Maintenance Technician
RB Industrial Manufacturing LLC · Racine, WI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at RB Industrial Manufacturing LLC (industrial) in Racine, WI. In conjunction with production team, support continuous improvement with development of PM instructions and schedules to prevent recurring failure.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation, CNC, Machining
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $54k–$86k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 127 maintenance technician openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 129 other live reliability postings in Wisconsin.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 49%
- ✓ Team leadership 46%
- Welding 42%
- ✓ Robotics 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Job summary
Hands-on experience with precision CNC machining equipment and peripheral automation; maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components and systems.
Responsibilities
- ◆Experience troubleshooting FANUC controllers and identifying related failure modes for the purpose of repairing, and restarting CNC equipment.
- ◆Effectively read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC ladder and block logic.
- ◆Repair and replace motors, amplifiers, transducers, servos and sensors.
- ◆Perform skilled alignments of CNC spindles, turrets and tail stocks.
- ◆Perform machine leveling and alignments on all equipment as required.
- ◆Use machine tool manuals, technical documents along with internal and vendor resources to research machine issues for repair.
- ◆Support electronic scheduled preventive maintenance by reading reports, performing job assignments and completing documents for closure.
- ◆Perform work assignments with a sense of urgency with machine down conditions.
- ◆In conjunction with production team, support continuous improvement with development of PM instructions and schedules to prevent recurring failure.
Responsibilities
- ◆Accountable for upkeep, repair and maintenance of manufacturing production equipment.
Qualifications and experience
- ✓Minimally requires a thorough knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance duties.
- ✓Hands on troubleshooting, teardown, and repair experience required.
- ✓Associates degree or technical education; or equivalent relevant experience.
- ✓Minimum of three years’ experience working in a related environment with CNC equipment.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic prints and related technical documentation.
- ✓Ability to read and interpret PLC ladder logic.
- ✓Previous experience with FANUC robots, controllers and peripheral equipment on R30iB and R30iA control platforms. Knowledge of older platforms is a plus.
- ✓Previous experience with FANUC application software and programming is a plus.
- ✓Lift up to 40 pounds without assistance, reaching, bending and standing for long periods of time is also required.
- ✓Flexibility and availability for overtime hours as required due to production demand
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Competencies;
- •Honesty/Ethical behavior – demonstrate honest and ethical behavior.
- •Critical thinking – examine situations/problems with a critical eye and develop effective solutions.
- •Technical knowledge & skills – show proficiency in area of expertise and willingness to learn and grow.
- •Interpersonal Understanding – Build positive, strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas of the company.
- •Achievement/Results oriented – set and meet goals in a timely manner.
- •Adaptability – maintain effectiveness when experiencing major change in personal work tasks or work environment
Performance evaluation
- •Quarterly personal scorecards with obtainable goals and objectives
- •Merit increases based on goal and objectives achievement
Eeo statement
R & B Industrial Manufacturing expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of R & B Industrial Manufacturing’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.